Search for dissertations about: "evidence-based"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 407 swedish dissertations containing the word evidence-based.

  1. 1. Evidence-based nursing : reflections from different perspectives

    Author : Malin Karlberg-Traav; Mats Eriksson; Agneta Cronqvist; Henrietta Forsman; Anne-Marie Boström; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Clinical competence; evidence-based nursing; nursing research; nursing theory; patient’s perspective;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe the use of evidence-based nursing (EBN) with respect to the four cornerstones of EBN: research, nursing theory, the patient’s perspective and clinical competence. Study I explored registered nurses (RNs) self-reported research utilization (RU) in relation to their work climate. READ MORE

  2. 2. Evidence-based practice behind the scenes : How evidence in social work is used and produced

    Author : Alexander Björk; Anders Bergmark; Lena Hübner; Morten Sager; Oscarsson Lars; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Evidence-based practice; Evidence-based medicine; Addiction severity index; Motivational interviewing; critical appraisal; ethnography; social work; substance abuse; science and technology studies; standardization; Social Work; socialt arbete;

    Abstract : The aim of this dissertation is to examine empirically what Evidence-based practice (EBP) and its standardized procedures become when put into practice in social work. EBP builds on the idea that professional practice should be based on systematic and reliable knowledge of the interventions and instruments used in this work. READ MORE

  3. 3. Assessment in Evidence-Based Practice : Psychometric Properties, Clinical Utility and Professional Co-operation from Different Perspectives of the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment in Sweden

    Author : Johan Glad; Karin Sonnander; Ulla Jergeby; Carina Gustafsson; Laura Ferrer-Wreder; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; HOME Inventory; Social work assessment; Assessment instruments; Clinical utility; Evidence-based practice; Psychometric properties; Professional co-operation; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the present thesis was to explore and compare professional co-operation in child welfare investigations, explore the psychometric properties, and describe the clinical utility from different perspectives of a translated Swedish version of the standardized assessment instrument the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (the HOME Inventory). Social workers in Sweden, Denmark, Britain, Germany, and Texas (USA) co-operated with different professionals around a fictitious child welfare case. READ MORE

  4. 4. Improving healthcare information systems : A key to evidence based medicine

    Author : Hanife Rexhepi; Rose-Mharie Åhlfeldt; Anne Persson; Karin Hedström; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Process orientation; Knowledge management; Healthcare; Evidence based medicine; Information Systems; Informationssystem IS ;

    Abstract : Delivering good quality care is a complex endeavor that is highly dependent on patient information and medical knowledge. When decisions about the care of a patient are made, they must, as far as possible, be based on research-derived evidence rather than on clinical skills and experience alone. READ MORE

  5. 5. Exploring Evidence-based Practice Through New Forms of Engagement

    Author : Isabella Pistone; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; vetenskapsteori; vetenskapssociologi; tekniksociologi; evidensbaserad sjukvård; evidensbaserat socialt arbete; evidence-based medicine; evidence-based social work; science - social aspects;

    Abstract : This thesis is concerned with how to connect Science and Technology Studies (STS) with Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) through new forms of engagements. EBP is commonly associated with efforts to improve quality of welfare services. The principles and methods associated with EBP have been criticized for being reductionist. READ MORE